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Of all the GMO controversies around the world, the saga of Bt cotton in India continues to be one of the most interesting and important. In the latest chapter, reported by the Business Standard, cotton yields have dropped to a 5-year low, setting off a fascinating round of finger pointing.
View the original article here: Harvest of Hypocrisy: Farmers Being Blamed for GMO Crop Failures
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